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To the Best of Our KnowledgeScientific Revolution - Every now and then a new scientific paradigm comes along and blows an old model out of the water. This week, To the Best of Our Knowledge explores the making of scientific revolutions. Plus, a story of life, love, and elephants.

Central TimeWisconsin Gangs, Innovative Milwaukee Transportation, What Do We Know About Vitamins? - Nearly half of all Americans take vitamin pills daily, and we even have entire shops dedicated to supplements that promise to help us feel our best. But how many vitamins do we actually need, and how often should we take them? We explore what we know, and don't know, about health supplements. We also get the story behind Milwaukee's innovative public transportation options, and explore the rising issue of gang violence around the state.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowHow Advocates Won Marriage Equality - As the Supreme Court is set to take up the issue of Same Sex Marriage equality this month, Kathleen is joined by the national campaign director for Freedom to Marry. In his book, Winning Marriage, he lets the reader in on the inner working of an advocacy movement that included legislative, legal, and electoral battles over a decade.
Guest(s): Marc Solomon

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 7 of 10 - 3/3 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Pike, Popple, Peshtigo and Pine - it's as though a cartographer in northeastern Wisconsin got stuck on the letter P when naming the rivers. For Hildebrand it isn't the name that matters for each river as much as it is the story the river tells.

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 6 of 10 - 3/2 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Hildebrand grew up in the suburbs of Detroit so he welcomes repeated opportunities to learn the rivers of Wisconsin on a daily basis.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowMeet The Incredible Dr. Jan Pol - Michigan Veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol joins Kathleen this hour. Now in its fourth season, The Incredible Dr. Pol follows the rural veterinarian and his family on the daily duties at his clinic and on nearby farms. They'll discuss life as a rural vet, farm animals, reality tv and his book: "Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow."
Guest(s): Dr. Jan Pol

The Joy Cardin ShowThe Science Of Picky Eating - Do you find yourself making up colorful excuses to avoid eating Brussels sprouts? Does the thought of rice pudding make you want to gag? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the science of picky eating, and how picky eaters can learn to broaden their palates. (Rebroadcast from July 11, 2012)
Guest(s): Stephanie Lucianovic

To the Best of Our KnowledgeInnovative Fiction - We're keepin it surreal this hour with a hallucinatory vortex chock full of innovative fiction. Join us for conversations with writers who aim to expand your vision and melt your mind.

Central TimeThe Discipline Gap In Wisconsin Schools , Dr. Seuss's New Book - If you're a fan of Dr. Seuss classics like "The Lorax," "Green Eggs and Ham," and "Oh, The Places You'll Go," you'll soon have one more book to add to your collection. A Seuss biographer gives us the story behind the new book, and helps us look back at the life of the legendary author. Then we speak with the author of a new report showing that Wisconsin schools have the highest rate of suspension for black students in the country.

Central TimeHealthy Dining Out, The Early Snowmobiles - Wisconsin is home to 25,000 miles of snowmobile trails, and more than 200,000 registered riders explore the state every year. But did you know that Wisconsin is the birthplace of the "modern" snowmobile? We explore the history of the machine and what it means to the state. We also look at how to make smart choices when eating out to support good health.

Central TimePurpose Of Political Campaigns, State Budget And Insurance Policies - A number of issues that the state legislature has taken up, like changing the process of choosing the Supreme Court chief justice, weren't talked about during last year's political campaigns. So why are campaigns so important if voters don't know what will happen in the statehouse? Our guest believes the system needs to change for voters to have a say. We also explore an item in the proposed state budget that may affect health insurance coverage for cities and schools.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowMusic Heals The Brain - Kathleen's guest has pioneered using music in helping regain motor skills in people recovering from a stroke or Parkinson's patients. Music therapy is now gaining popularity as we continue to understand the brain more. They'll discuss his research and the prognosis for treating patients with dementia and other brain injuries?
Guest(s): Dr. Michael Thaut